THE MISSION OF THE SAY YES BUFFALO PARTNERSHIP IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN BUFFALO, NY. OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT PARTNERSHIP, CENTERED ON RACIAL EQUITY AND INCLUSION, PROVIDES A POSTSECONDARY TUITION PROMISE AND CRADLE TO CAREER COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS TO INCREASE THE RATES OF HIGH SCHOOL AND POSTSECONDARY COMPLETION AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF FULFILLING PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT. OUR VISION IS A MORE EQUITABLE AND THRIVING WESTERN NEW YORK ECONOMY IN WHICH ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New York.
- Base
- $283k
- Bonus
- $100
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $283k | $100 | — | $16k | $310k $346k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $156k | $8k | — | $10k | $178k $199k |
Chief Impact Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $145k $162k |
Senior Director of Community Schools Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $143k $160k |
Senior Director of School-based Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $141k $157k |
Data Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $141k |
Senior Director Early Childhood Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $125k $140k |
Senior Director of Scholarship Administration Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $137k |
Director of Accounting Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $133k |
Human Resource Director Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $127k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 3%
from 2022
From $319k in 2022 to $310k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 289%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 3% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC received $310,126 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in New York, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC reported $53M in total revenue and $19.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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